While those of us from Australia and New Zealand might be starting to relax as restrictions ease, the pandemic is actually growing at an increasing rate worldwide.
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The Covid-19 pandemic has hit women hard, in particular amplifying gender gaps. Yet women have also proved that their contributions – on the front lines and leadership positions – are invaluable.
A COVID-19-type pandemic had long been predicted, but our warnings weren't heeded. We need to start rethinking our approach to health now – even in countries like New Zealand.
Our experts look at why people of colour are being hit harder by COVID-19, New Zealand's success in eliminating the virus, and the latest on drug trials.
New Zealand is pumping millions of dollars into environment projects as part of its COVID-19 recovery. Australia's recovery plan seems more destructive than reconstructive.
New research confirms that massive plumes of buoyant hot rock once rose from near the Earth's core to the surface and triggered vast volcanic eruptions - and that New Zealand sits on top of one.
Countries across the globe responded differently to the pandemic, and results show a difference in effectiveness as well.
Behind the scenes, authors have put in long days in research labs, hospitals or teaching online from home, often while juggling kids – before writing into the night for The Conversation.
Māori knowledge, memory and cultural strength will only enhance New Zealand's economic recovery planning – if they are listened to.
Since the lockdown went into effect, new signs responding to the government's directions have been noticeably visible, created by both the government and private businesses.
Sports have been out of action during the coronavirus lockdown, but the recovery period is a chance to redefine sporting success beyond winning and profit margins.
Legal challenges to New Zealand's strict early lockdown rules will test how far a government can go in a public health emergency.
Australia and New Zealand have well and truly 'flattened the curve', and there is now a real chance we could eliminate coronavirus in both countries. But what does elimination actually mean?
While some authoritarian governments have won early praise, research shows that democratic countries with a balance of power between central and regional bodies are best able to succeed.
Australia and New Zealand are talking about quarantine-free travel between their two countries. What would it mean and how would it work?
Explore Cook's journey through the Pacific, the orders that brought him in search of the 'Great Southern Land' and the impact of his arrival in our new interactive.
When our COVID-19 lockdowns end, we can't afford to stop caring about collective well-being. NZ is well positioned to show the world how it's done – if we listen to Māori and other diverse voices.
As New Zealand prepares to ease its lockdown from April 28, new COVID-19 clusters are likely to emerge – but a combination of testing and contact tracing should be able to stamp out major outbreaks.
The Conversation is expanding our New Zealand coverage by appointing Finlay Macdonald – an award-winning journalist, editor, publisher and broadcaster – as our NZ Editor: Politics, Business + Arts.
On Monday, New Zealand will announce if it's ready to relax some of its COVID-19 restrictions – among the strictest in the world. Based on international and local data, I argue it's time; here's why.
Top contributors
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Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, and Associate Professor of Political Science, Charles Sturt University
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Associate Professor, School of People, Environment and Planning, Massey University
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Professor of Politics, Massey University
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Honorary Associate, Tasmanian Institute for Agriculture, University of Tasmania
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Associate Dean Research, Glasgow School for Business and Society, Glasgow Caledonian University
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Distinguished Professor, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Massey University
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Professor of Public Health, University of Otago
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Professor of Law, Auckland University of Technology
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Research fellow, University of Melbourne
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Director, Homicide Research Unit/Deputy Director, Violence Research and Prevention Program, Griffith University
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Co-Director, JMAD Research Centre, Auckland University of Technology
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Professor of Economics, UNSW
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PhD Scholar, Australian National University
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Professor of Public Health, University of Otago
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Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Governance and Policy Studies, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
